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Polaroid-esque photos of writer Roxane Gay and her wife, designer Debbie Millman

Winter 2023

Writer Roxane Gay Takes the Trip of a Lifetime

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

January 24, 2023 12:26 PM

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Roxane Gay

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Tips + News

How Safe Are Volcano Tours?

After a volcano erupted on a New Zealand island, travelers are left to wonder if active volcanoes should even be visited.

December 12, 2019 07:04 PM

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Katharine Gammon

Art + Architecture

Think Outside the Gallery: Where to Explore Andy Goldsworthy’s Immersive Art

Andy Goldsworthy’s outdoor projects prompt travelers and art lovers alike to reflect more deeply on their surroundings.

July 12, 2018 07:26 PM

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Allison Gibson

Where to Travel Next

Experience Palmetto Bluff’s Southern Wonderland

Paddle three rivers, tee up at a signature golf course, and hop on the saddle for a trail ride through the forest at the enchanting Palmetto Bluff resort.

July 6, 2017 04:36 PM

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Palmetto Bluff

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Food + Drink

Athens Is Where It’s At

Want to eat well, experience a cultural resurgence, and just maybe restore your faith in humanity? Head to the Greek capital, now.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Family Travel

Socially Distanced Family Fun on California’s Less-Traveled Roads

Mammoth Lakes makes a perfect escape from L.A. for a few days.

August 19, 2020 06:37 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon

A mother travels into the rain forest with her husband and two young sons, where they learn invaluable lessons from the indigenous Tikuna people about existing without modern luxuries.

October 25, 2019 01:25 PM

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Michele Bigley

Longreads

The Man Who Sits With the Sky

In Yellowknife, Canada, Joe Bailey has earned the nickname “Aurora Hunter” for his uncanny ability to find and follow one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: the Northern Lights.

February 22, 2022 08:44 AM

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Shruti Swamy

Expedition Cruises

Experience Greenland’s Rugged Tundra, Exquisite Fjords, and Cultural Immersion

Sponsored by Quark Expeditions

Tips + News

Wildfires Are Raging in Alaska: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The fires burning on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley are having an impact on visitors to Southcentral Alaska. Get the facts.

August 26, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

The Essential Guide to the Baltic States

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The Essential Travel Guide to the Baltic States

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and why you should be bound for the Baltics on your next trip.

August 26, 2019 11:16 AM

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John Newton

Food + Drink

The World Opens Its Kitchens to Displaced Chefs for the Refugee Food Festival

San Francisco is joining the roster of cities participating in this annual United Nations-supported project, which offers refugee chefs a place to prepare their signature dishes.

June 6, 2018 04:02 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Air Travel News

Air Travelers Are Truly Embracing Tech, Survey Finds

Passengers give high marks to real-time mobile phone updates, biometric screening procedures, and automated check-in services.

October 9, 2018 08:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

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